Woman's Institute Domestic Arts & Sciences, Sewing For Profit Hardbound

Description: Woman's Institute Domestic Arts & Sciences, Sewing For Profit Hardbound is a timeless educational manual by Mary Brooks Picken, originally published in 1931. This vintage hardcover book from the Women's Institute of Domestic Arts and Science is an unabridged guide to sewing for profit, perfect for young adults and adults interested in clothing and fashion from the 1930s. With a focus on life sciences, art & culture, and leisure hobbies, this book offers valuable insights into the world of sewing and garment making, making it a must-have addition to any sewing enthusiast's collection. This is a rare volume of Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences, Scranton, Pennsylvania. The books were written by Mary Brooks Picken. She was born n Kansas in 1886 and in 1916 opened the Woman's Institute in Scranton, Pa. The Institute combined correspondence courses with actual classroom instruction. Ms. Picken was also the first woman trustee of FIT Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City as well as one of the 5 original directors of the costume Institute, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of art, also in New York City. Mary Brooks Picken wrote almost 100 books on sewing, dressmaking, needle arts, fashion and also wrote the first Singer Sewing Book. She died in a nursing home in Williamsport, Pa at the age of 94.

Price: 40 CAD

Location: Lousana, Alberta

End Time: 2024-12-29T18:02:21.000Z

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